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The absence of HCl in gastric juice would ___________ .


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accelerate the action of enzymes in the stomach.

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kill all microorganisms entering through food.

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hamper the action of pepsin and promote the growth of microorganisms.

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enhance excessive digestion and promote the growth of microorganisms.

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Solution

The correct option is C

hamper the action of pepsin and promote the growth of microorganisms.


Hydrochloric acid or HCl secreted through gastric glands gives an acidic environment for pepsin to act and also kills microorganisms entering the stomach through consumed food

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